ELDs, ELogs and Fleet Technology

The ELD mandate – also known as the ELogs mandate – requires the use of ELDs by interstate drivers of commercial motor vehicles who must record their hours of service.

The FMCSA published the ELD mandate on December 16, 2015. Motor carriers had until December 18, 2017, to comply with the new electronic logging rule. Carriers with AOBRDs already in service, which includes a significant portion of the industry, need to upgrade their AOBRDs to the technical specifications for ELDs before December 16, 2019.

Additionally, individual states are changing and adopting ELD regulations, and intrastate carriers are waiting to see whether their state will be among them. FMCSA and state investigators are also becoming more aware of ELog data and how to audit onsite and at roadside inspections.

Electronic Logging Solutions

Turn to one company for all your electronic logging needs. J. J. Keller provides a wide range of electronic logbook solutions, from ELogs to fleet technology to data management. We'll help you go beyond the ELD to fully comply with hours-of-service regulations and navigate complex topics, like personal conveyance and unassigned driving events.

ELDs

J. J. Keller® ELDs help you get up and running with quick ELD device installation, superior support and free training resources. Our electronic logging devices are FMCSA certified and work with all vehicle classes. Plus, your truck drivers can use their existing Apple® and Android™ smart devices with the free J. J. Keller Mobile® app, which we've designed with CMV drivers in mind.

Compliance Tablet

The J. J. Keller Compliance Tablet™ provides you with a simple, turnkey ELD solution. Pre-loaded with the J. J. Keller Mobile® app, the tablet provides 4G network coverage and saves you the hassle of securing compatible devices and data plans. The tablet is fully supported and can be combined with iPad®-, iPhone®- and Android™-compatible devices for increased flexibility.

Fleet Management

The J. J. Keller® Encompass® Fleet Management System helps you reduce your risk and automate your regulatory tasks. With Encompass, you can manage all aspects of driver and unit compliance, plus automate your workflow for driver qualification, hours of service, hiring and much more. When paired with J. J. Keller ELDs, Encompass monitors engine data to help you improve driver and vehicle performance. All data is stored on the cloud for instant accessibility across your organization.

Encompass eDVIR App

The J. J. Keller® Encompass eDVIR App is an electronic DVIR application that allows you to customize vehicle inspections and time tracking. Included for all Encompass subscribers (Android, iPhone and iPad devices), the app requires no hardware and is ideal for mixed fleets and non-regulated drivers.

ELogs don't make your drivers compliant with hours of service rules – they only record what your drivers are doing. Learn about 7 types of ELog audits you should be performing to reduce hours-of-service violations.

Supporting Documents & the ELD Rule: What You Need to Know

While supporting documents are not meant to validate drive time, they're still needed to verify on-duty not driving time. Learn about the requirements and how to audit your logs using supporting documents.

Free Driver Training Resources – We provide videos, guides and cab cards to help your CMV drivers understand mandate requirements, how to use our ELogs app, what to expect during roadside inspections and more.

DataQs Assistance – We'll save you time and frustration by providing compliance experts to review and file DataQs challenges on your behalf.

Undeniable Accuracy – Our in-house transportation experts have 220 years of combined regulatory expertise. They closely monitor regulations, work with federal and state agencies, and develop patented solutions to simplify compliance.

Hours-of-Service Scrutiny – We understand hours-of-service exceptions and build rule sets into our system to help protect your compliance program and your brand.

Testimonials

"Encompass has had a huge impact on our CSA scores. Every time these guys log in and do what they're supposed to do, they aren't getting citations for violations. That saves us money and improves our scores."

"We wanted our drivers to be as efficient as possible. Now, with J. J. Keller® Mobile® and Encompass® fleet management system, drivers can spend more time working and less time filling out paperwork."

Mark NaveSafety ManagerBlac Frac Tanks, Inc.

"We really want to be known as a company that is safe and environmentally friendly. With J. J. Keller's Encompass® fleet management system, we're saving fuel, we're saving paper, and we're potentially saving lives."

Osvaldo GonzálezTransportation ManagerNorthgate Markets

"It was a hassle chasing drivers for logs. As a result of moving to J. J. Keller® ELogs, we've saved time. We also like the mapping function, which enables us to track where our buses are at any given moment."